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2010 Acura TSX V6 |
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J&J Auto |
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11/21/2009 |
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Not even its most ardent fans would say the stock Acura TSX is what you'd call muscular. Sure, its longstanding 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine develops a respectable 201 horsepower, but its rather anemic 170 lb-ft of torque won't exactly burn up the asphalt off the line. Acura agrees with this assessment, which is why the automaker is now offering the 2010 TSX with a decidedly gruntier, 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, borrowed from the larger TL sedan. The added power cuts the car's zero-to-60-mph time down to a hair under seven seconds, and the TSX faithful will be happy to hear that all of the tech goodies — like infinitely adjustable front seats, a beautiful ELS sound system and GPS navigation — are still on hand.
Model Lineup
The TSX is still available in base trim, complete with 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmission variants. Whether you opt for the 4-cylinder or the V6, you can have your baby Acura with a technology package that includes all the fun gadgets and gizmos we've come to expect from Honda's luxury line. The TSX V6 is available only with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, although buyers opting for the bigger engine will benefit from new 18-inch wheels (up from 17-inch).
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Though the tech package includes features such as a 10-speaker ELS sound system, navigation, backup camera and real-time traffic and weather, the base TSX isn't bereft of electronic goodies. You still get a laundry list of convenience-oriented tech, including dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth hands-free calling, XM Satellite Radio and a premium 7-speaker sound system as standard equipment. You can't fault Acura for standard-equipment coddling.
Acura touts the TSX V6 as the sportier alternative to the 4-cylinder-powered car, and the company says a host of mechanical changes are aboard to back up that assertion. New spring rates and revised dampers are designed to ensure a firmer, more planted ride compared with the lower-rung TSX, and the electronic power steering benefits from new programming that makes the sedan react more quickly to driver inputs.
Under the Hood
Fans of the efficient 2.4-liter 4-cylinder in the base TSX need not worry — that engine isn't going anywhere for 2010. Instead, the more muscular 3.5-liter V6 engine joins the TSX lineup, with 280 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 254 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. Compare those figures to the 201-horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque available from the 4-cylinder variant and you can see why Acura calls the TSX V6 the sportier of the two. Buyers looking for a genuine sport sedan may be disappointed to hear the TSX V6 is available only with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
Inner Space
Acura offers a variety of interior color choices, so there's no fretting about getting stuck in a black and gray nightmare. Seats are comfy and supportive up front, and while the TSX V6 can technically seat five people, we wouldn't recommend squeezing three into the back seat unless they were really well acquainted. The good news is there's ample legroom, even if headroom is a bit tight in the rear of the car.
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